Royal apple cake: tender sponge, juicy apples and a creamy topping

Name: Royal apple cake: tender sponge, juicy apples and a creamy topping
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 4 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon potato starch; 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar; 800 g apples; sugar to taste; 1 packet of vanilla pudding powder; 300 g whipping cream; 150 g sour cream; 1 cold-set gelatin stabilizer; 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; 150 g grated dark or milk chocolate

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Easy to prepare
10 portions
30 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Looking for the perfect apple cake, that will please every guest and is simple to prepare? This royal apple cake with a delicate sponge, fragrant apple filling and delicious cream is a hit! It’s great with coffee, for celebrations and as a weekend dessert for the whole family.

For 10 portions

Ingredients

For the sponge:

3 eggs
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon potato starch
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar

For the apple filling:

800 g apples
sugar to taste
1 packet of vanilla pudding powder

For the cream:

300 g whipping cream
150 g sour cream
1 cold-set gelatin stabilizer
3 tablespoons powdered sugar

To finish:

150 g grated dark or milk chocolate

Preparation procedure

Preparing the sponge: Whisk the egg whites with the sugar until stiff peaks form. Gradually, at low speed, fold in the yolks, flour, potato starch and vanilla sugar. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 22 cm cake pan.
Baking: Bake in a preheated oven at 170 °C for 25–30 minutes. Let the baked sponge cool to room temperature.
Apple layer: Simmer the peeled and chopped apples in 3/4 cup of water until soft. Then add the pudding powder and cook until the mixture thickens. Spread the hot apple mixture evenly over the cooled base.
Cream layer: Whip the whipping cream with the powdered sugar, fold in the sour cream and finally add the gelatin stabilizer according to the instructions. Layer the mixture over the apple filling and smooth the surface.
Finishing: Before serving, sprinkle the cake with grated chocolate. Ideally, let it chill in the refrigerator for several hours.

Total preparation time

Preparation: 30 minutes

Baking: 25–30 minutes

Cooling: min. 1–2 hours

Servings: approx. 10

Conclusion

This royal cake with apples and cream will win you over not only with its taste but also with its simple preparation. The combination of a soft sponge, a sweet-and-sour apple layer and a delicate cream makes it a dessert that will delight your family and guests. Try it and you won’t regret it!